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Independence for Abosede: braille note-taker
Abosede needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $600.
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I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at Epe General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $600.
My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go to school independently. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $600 goes:
• braille note-taker: $510
• Fitting and training sessions: $55
• Delivery and set-up: $20
• First-year servicing plan: $15
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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“Hope things get better. Thought of Abosede all day after reading this.”
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stay strong, Abosede. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.
is braille note-taker the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Sure. The biggest one is braille note-taker, $510. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.
Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Epe.
So sorry you're going through this, Abosede. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care
Hope it all works out, Abosede. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.
Best of luck. Hope you get there!
Wishing you peace, Abosede. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.